The Blog

Amalia Toc works with U.S. churches who partner in Guatemala. When your church partners with Food for the Hungry (FH), you’ll develop a relationship with one or more staff who will serve your church all year. Today, I’m introducing you to Amalia Toc, the staff member who… Read More

Valentine’s Day is Tuesday. Candy hearts. Chocolates. Flowers. A time to spend with your significant other and celebrate the relationship you two have fostered. But, I’ve found that a lot of people have resentment toward the holiday (I know I have at times.) I think a lot of what makes that… Read More

There was nothing special about me, personally. I just said “yes” to an invitation. Somehow, I found my heart changing, as I entered into the life of a sponsor child. Her name is Rhaki Basfor, a Hindu girl from a low caste community in Bangladesh. My intention was… Read More

Busekera, Rwanda The impact of refugees coming to the United States has everyone talking right now. For most of us that might mean seeing just a handful of people who obviously aren’t from here, in the grocery store or in our classroom at school. Can you imagine if suddenly… Read More

We at Food for the Hungry have the honor of partnering with incredible Christian artists and influencers who speak out for the cause of the world’s most vulnerable. Today launches the start of just some of the many exciting tours happening this Spring. Take a look at what is to… Read More

Have you ever saved for something really big? It’s so rewarding to see the money pile up, knowing that you’re getting closer to your goal, isn’t it? Have you ever then decided to give it all away instead? Me neither. But Katelyn has. Katelyn, 15, gave up the money… Read More

Meet Nimol! He’s the boy with the wide smile, in the cream-colored shirt. At seven years old, Nimol lives in Cambodia. He’s surrounded by his sisters in this photo, and pointing to something super important that Food for the Hungry taught his family to use…. But I’m… Read More

The World Bank says that Haiti is one of the poorest countries in the Western Hemisphere, with 59 percent of Haitians living on less than $2 per day, and 25 percent on less than $1.25 per day. To say I’m feeling pensive is an understatement. I suspect… Read More

I love New Year’s Resolutions. I love thinking of January 1st as a time to feel extra motivated to be the best version of myself possible that year. This year, I’m making resolutions with a purpose, and I want you to join me. Here are seven resolutions that we can make to… Read More

End of year giving is much like other things in life. There’s nothing like a deadline to light a fire underneath you. I tend to operate better under a tight deadline and tend to perform higher under pressure. If I have a long time to accomplish something, I find… Read More

When was the last time you went to the bathroom? Where did you go to the bathroom? If you answered in a toilet, a latrine, or you buried it in your backyard, you’ve just fulfilled one of God’s commandments. What a mitzvah! I know you’re probably thinking, “what… Read More

During the Advent season, I like to reflect on the different characters who populate the environment around the birth of Christ — Mary, Joseph, shepherds, etc. This year as I was thinking through the different people, I came around to just how uncomfortable each of them must have felt and the risks… Read More

John Rey, a boy in the Philippines, experienced a life change in the 5th grade. That’s when he and his family received a water filtration system through their community’s participation with Food for the Hungry (FH). Prior to that time, John Rey didn’t have access to safe water. His… Read More

Going deeply into the heart of God is an impossible journey. How does he deal with all the ache and pain and horrible nature of the world? How does he deal with all the suffering of people? Of children? This week past week, I did several interviews with… Read More

Can you remember the past six Christmases? What have been your favorite memories? How much has your life changed over that time? While many in the Middle East don’t celebrate Christmas, some do. And for them, this will be the sixth Christmas in crisis. The Sixth. Whether or not… Read More